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Job: Registered Dental Hygienist
Location: Potawot Health Village, Arcata CA
Shift: FTE Status .2/ One day a week
We are looking to hire a Registered Dental Hygienist for our Arcata location this position provides general preventative dental care designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease by performing the following duties:
⢠Performs a professional dental oral prophylaxis, including the removal of explorer-detectable calculus, soft
deposits, plaque, stains and the smoothing of unattached tooth surfaces to create an environment in which hard
and soft tissues can be maintained in good health by the patient.
⢠Provides additional professional services including; scaling and root planning, polishing and contouring of
restorations, oral exfoliative cytology, and application of pit and fissure sealants. Irrigation sub-gingivally with an
antimicrobial and/or antibiotic liquid solution.
⢠Provides preliminary examination including; but not limited to: periodontal charting, intra and extra-oral
examination of soft tissue, charting of lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth.
⢠Applies fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
⢠Records and maintains clients Electronic Health Record (EHR).
⢠Performs dental radiographs.
⢠Takes preliminary impressions for diagnostic and opposing study casts.
⢠Provides preventive dental education and dental screenings to patients and community groups.
⢠Removes sutures and dressings.
⢠Removes excess cement from coronal surfaces of teeth.
⢠Travels to satellite facilities to complete dental clinical tasks as assigned.
⢠Attends Dental Services section staff meetings and other organizational meetings.
⢠Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines.
⢠Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work.
⢠Responsible for sterilization and disinfection of instruments, treatment rooms as assigned.
⢠Assists in development of policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the Dental Services
section as directed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Educational degrees must be from a US Department of Education Accredited School.
Level-I
⢠Graduation from, an accredited dental hygiene school with a current Registered State of California, Dental
Hygiene license.
Level-II
⢠Graduation from, an accredited dental hygiene school with a current Registered State of California, Dental
Hygiene license and four (4) years of applicable experience.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
⢠Must possess a valid California Dental Hygienist license.
⢠Must possess obtain Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six
months of hire and maintain such.
⢠Must have a valid driver's license.
⢠Must be able to be covered by agency's vehicle insurance and provide proof of valid private vehicle coverage.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
⢠Ability to operate and maintain standard dental equipment.
⢠Ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, etc.).
⢠Ability to work with Electronic Health Record (EHR)
To view a full job description and see our other job opportunities visit our website at: http://unitedindianhealthservices.org/jobs/
TO APPLY:
â¢Visit http://unitedindianhealthservices.org/jobs/
â¢Download the UIHS employment application.
â¢Email your completed employment application with your resume and cover letter to UIHS-Recruiting@crihb.org or send your printed application by fax to (707) 825-6747 or by mail to: Human Resources at 1600 Weeot Way, Arcata, CA 95521.
Please specify on the application the location to which you are applying.
DEADLINE: Accepting Applications-Open Until Filled
In accordance with 42 CFR 136.42 American Indian Preference will be given. All are welcome to apply.
Come join United Indian Health Services in providing Healthcare to our Native Community Headquartered in Arcata, California. United Indian Health Services operates seven Tribal Health Program outpatient clinics with medical, dental, behavioral health, vision and community health & welfare services across Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Our Vision of a healthy mind, body, and spirit, is embraced by those who founded our organization. UIHS brings members of the community together so they can not only be unified in ensuring the best care is provided to their families, but also help in preserving the Native culture through education, community outreach, and medicine. Serving the Tribal communities for fifty years we continue to grow and take pride in providing very high quality services to our Native American clients.
Contents of this post are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by UIHS as deemed appropriate.
